City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Seminole, OK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Seminole - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,161
Residents
$37,267
Median income
$86,500
Median home
$937
Median rent (state)

Seminole - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Seminole places in the 6th percentile for household income and the 22nd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

6th
percentile, household income
5th
percentile, home value
9th
percentile, median rent
22nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Seminole, OK

Oklahoma's Seminole is a small town, with 7,161 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $37,267 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 29.6%. Home values in Seminole run a median of $86,500, and the median resident age is 33.2 years. Educational attainment runs 12.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 49.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 86 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 682% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2531.5 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 61.2°F with 43.2 inches of precipitation per year and 4.4 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: the state registers 87.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $937 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $205 across Oklahoma, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Seminole report an average commute of 16.1 minutes, with 83.9% driving alone and 2.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 57.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

7,161 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$37,267 /yr

Poverty 29.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Seminole compare to other US cities?

Here's how Seminole stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 6% higher than other cities
Home value 5% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 22% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Oklahoma and the picture shifts: Seminole ranks #162 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Seminole against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oklahoma only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oklahoma-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Seminole near the bottom of Oklahoma's cities

Among the 671 Oklahoma cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Seminole ranks #324 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Seminole only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#549 of 639
14th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#324 of 671
0th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#416 of 628
34th percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#57 of 671
92nd percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#383 of 671
43rd percentile in Oklahoma

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oklahoma only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

6thIncome percentile
22ndSafety percentile

6th percentile nationally for median household income · 22nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Seminole's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Seminole's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 40 Avg. percentile National median
Seminole's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Seminole's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$86,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 95% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Seminole $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Seminole, OK Seminole, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Seminole, OK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Seminole, OK median $37,267/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Seminole, OK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Seminole, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 29.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 49.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,161
Median Income
$37,267
Median Home Value
$86,500
Median Age
33.2
Poverty Rate
29.6%
Labor force participation
49.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2531.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
369.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2162.0
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.2°F
Annual Precipitation
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
4.4"

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,000 residents7,100 residents7,200 residents7,300 residents7,400 residents7,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,120 residents 7,393 residents ▲ +3.8%
Seminole's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
86
housing units authorized
Single-Family
33
detached homes
Multifamily
53
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
12
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 11
2020 1
2021 78
2022 57
2023 64
2024 86

Permit volume increased 682% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.1 minutes
Drive Alone
83.9%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.8%
Work from Home
2.0%
Other
1.8%

Based on 2,683 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oklahoma - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$205
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oklahoma state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oklahoma state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Seminole sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$937/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
57.1 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Grove
7,101 people
Noble
7,337 people
Idabel
6,959 people
Purcell
6,716 people
Catoosa
7,631 people
Tuttle
7,785 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Seminole's 7,161 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Strasburg, VA
7,162 people
Connerton, FL
7,159 people
Greenville, IL
7,159 people
Keyport, NJ
7,159 people
Highgrove, CA
7,164 people
West Frankfort, IL
7,156 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Seminole's $37,267 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Picayune, MS
$37,270 median income
Twin City, GA
$37,271 median income
East Liverpool, OH
$37,262 median income
West Point, KY
$37,260 median income
Mansión del Mar comunidad, PR
$37,256 median income
Taylor Creek, FL
$37,281 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Seminole, OK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Seminole, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 60.2% 22.3% 11.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.8% White 60.2% Black or African American 5.1% Asian 0.5% American Indian 22.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 11.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Seminole compares to nearby Oklahoma cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Seminole (this city) 7,161 $37,267
Grove 7,101 $56,875
Noble 7,337 $85,452
Idabel 6,959 $36,638
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Seminole, OK?

What is the population of Seminole, OK? +

The population of Seminole, OK stands at 7,161 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Seminole, OK? +

Median annual household income in Seminole runs $37,267, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Seminole? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Seminole; the closest available measure is the Oklahoma state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Is Seminole, OK safe? +

Seminole has a total crime rate of 2531.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Seminole, OK? +

Homes in Seminole carry a median value of $86,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Seminole? +

Seminole has an average annual temperature of 61.2°F, 43.2 inches of precipitation, and 4.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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